easy
1–2 hours
No special fitness level required; suitable for anyone comfortable with VR and mild physical movement.
Step inside The Cave Palmy for an intense VR horror experience that redefines indoor adventure. Face haunted hospitals and escape rooms in Palmerston North’s top adrenaline rush.
Unrestrained VR Terror!
Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping adventure at The Cave, where spine-chilling VR horror experiences await! From haunted escape rooms to eerie hospital tours, you'll face your fears in a thrilling environment. With expert hosts guiding you, expect screams, surprises, and unforgettable moments—just remember, it's not for the faint-hearted!
⌛ Duration: 1-2 Hours 🔞 Minimum Age: 16 🔞 Minimum Players: 2
If you reckon you're up to it, ours hosts will have you touching cloth with a range of VR Horror Experiences.
From freaky hospital tours, haunted escape rooms and petrifying tomb raiding missions, prepare for a spine-tingling scream-fest!
👍 Suitable for First Timers ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ⚠️ Caution: Not for the feint-hearted, some of the content is scary af!
📝 On arrival, you'll sign a waiver. Nothing serious... just your very soul.
🤡 Our staff will prepare you for your journey, and provide safety tips to increase your chances of survival.
🔪 We'll provide help and support, until it gets crazy...then you're on your own. We'll likely join the dark side to save ourselves. Sorry.
💀 After then screams have subsided, our cleanup team will sanitize the equipment, mop the floor and contact your next of kin to come collect your personal items at which point, they will find themselves our next victims...
🐔 No refund for chickens.
✅ Online Reservation: From the calendar above, choose an available date and timeslot for your booking. Next, select how many players/guests.
✅ Booking Confirmation: Check your inbox for a booking confirmation. Please bring this information to your booking for easier check-in.
✅ On Arrival: Please arrive 5-10 mins early to allow time for check-in, game selection and set up/prep.
✅ During: Our expert hosts are there to guide you safely and seamlessly throughout your experience.
Matt R ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The lovely staff at The Cave said that if I write a nice review about their fun and entertaining Horror sessions, then they won't release the security camera footage that would destroy my credibility as a man."
J Brown 💀💀💀💀💀 "I booked me and some friends into a horror session at The Cave, but I organised with the staff for me to secretly play Beat Saber instead...cos' I'm chicken.🐔 Their screams still haunt me to this day, I miss them and wish I took a minute to say goodbye. Some say you can still hear them after closing time, trying to find someone to free their souls."
William B 💀💀💀💀💀 "It'll be fine, he said. It wasn't....It's not real, he said. It seemed real to me... You're a grown man! Don't be a baby!, he said. Well, I want my mummy. No! Not that mummy! Aaaaaaarrgh..."
Ollie S 💀💀💀💀💀 "I don't know what's worse, the recurring nightmares or the embarrassment of literally peeing my pants in front of my friends."
Noah J 💀💀💀💀💀 "F🔞🔞k that, never again. Terrifying"
Kayla B 💀💀💀💀💀 "I don't know what these p🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞's are whining about, it's not even scary! I'll go down in the basement myself...See? Nothing to ... F🔞🔞🔞🔞k!!! (Screams fade into whimpering...then silence..."
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Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled Horror Session to sign waivers and get set up for the experience.
These VR horror games are designed for 2 or more players—sharing the fear makes it more fun and manageable.
Due to intense scares and motions, this activity is not recommended for participants with heart conditions or epilepsy.
The Cave Palmy's VR setup is wheelchair friendly, but contacting them ahead can ensure accommodations and comfort.
Palmerston North developed as a transport and agricultural hub in the late 19th century, evolving into a vibrant city blending rural heritage with urban innovation.
The Cave Palmy promotes sustainable practices by sanitizing VR equipment between uses and encouraging digital rather than physical waste in entertainment.
Wear relaxed clothing for ease of movement during VR sessions.
Secure footwear helps maintain balance and safety while immersed in VR.
Bring your glasses or contact lens supplies to use VR gear comfortably.
Helpful during summer months to manage perspiration for comfort.
summer specific